In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah chat to Elise Johns, a rural mum of three, gym owner, personal trainer, and adventure racer who, at 37 years old and 24 weeks pregnant, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer.

*Trigger warning: While Elise’s story has a happy and triumphant ending, baby loss is discussed, so please listen when the time is right and seek support if needed.

Elise’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience, advocacy and grit. She shares her experience of navigating the grief of losing a baby at 19 weeks. Then, with her next pregnancy, Elise had to push for a bowel cancer diagnosis when doctors dismissed her symptoms. Elise battled through chemotherapy while pregnant until giving birth, underwent surgery, and had further chemotherapy. Then, she decided to enter the Coast to Coast to inspire her recovery and comeback. 

Elise talks about the importance of advocating for your health, the lessons she’s learnt about stress and resilience, gratitude, and why she’s more determined than ever to make the most of life.

This episode is raw, inspiring, and full of important takeaways about grief, health, advocacy, and the power of the human spirit.

Link mentioned in the show:
- Amuri Ranges Run school fundraiser event
- Bowel Cancer NZ — Elise’s story
- Follow Elise Johns on Instagram

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In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah chat to Elise Johns, a rural mum of three, gym owner, personal trainer, and adventure racer who, at 37 years old and 24 weeks pregnant, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer.
*Trigger warning: While Elise&rsquo;s story has a happy and triumphant ending, baby loss is discussed, so please listen when the time is right and seek support if needed.
Elise&rsquo;s story is one of heartbreak, resilience, advocacy and grit. She shares her experience of navigating the grief of losing a baby at 19 weeks. Then, with her next pregnancy, Elise had to push for a bowel cancer diagnosis when doctors dismissed her symptoms. Elise battled through chemotherapy while pregnant until giving birth, underwent surgery, and had further chemotherapy. Then, she decided to enter the Coast to Coast to inspire her recovery and comeback.&nbsp;
Elise talks about the importance of advocating for your health, the lessons she&rsquo;s learnt about stress and resilience, gratitude, and why she&rsquo;s more determined than ever to make the most of life.
This episode is raw, inspiring, and full of important takeaways about grief, health, advocacy, and the power of the human spirit.
Link mentioned in the show: - <a href="https://amurischoolpta.com/">Amuri Ranges Run school fundraiser event </a>- <a href="https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_stories/elise/">Bowel Cancer NZ &mdash; Elise&rsquo;s story </a>- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elisecassidy1/">Follow Elise Johns on Instagram</a>
If you&rsquo;re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the &lsquo;+ follow&rsquo; button in your podcast app and subscribing on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community &mdash; share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review &mdash; it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We&rsquo;re grateful to have you here! &mdash; Hannah &amp; Matty xx
Don&rsquo;t forget! Untidy is made for YOU &mdash; the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email <a href="mailto:hello@untidypodcast.com">hello@untidypodcast.com</a>. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast, watch us on YouTube, and TikTok. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments. Check out the website at Untidy podcast. Get in touch!

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward.&nbsp; Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a>, watch us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@untidypodcast">TikTok</a>. Follow Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles">@matootles</a>, Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison">@hannahedavison</a>, and My Big Moments kids' books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments">@mybigmoments</a>. Check out the website at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Get in touch!